Wendy Thompson Hut

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Wendy Thompson Hut
Wendy Thompson Hut.jpg
Overnight Capacity 16
Coordinates
Elevation 1800m
Fee $12 / night
$10 / night for ACC Whistler Members
Reservations Yes
Locked No
Built 2000
Caretaker Alpine Club of Canada, Whistler Section

The Wendy Thompson hut is run by the ACC Whistler section and is located in Marriott Basin on the north side of Duffey Lake Road. There is a fee and reservation system in place. The hut officially sleeps 16.

Fees Starting 1st December 2015:

  • $15/night for ACC whistler members
  • $20/night for non-members

Reservations can be made on the ACC Whistler Website.

Facilities

The hut is equipped with :

  • Kerosene heater
  • Coleman lamps
  • Coleman stove

The above equipment is usually locked away in a closet. Upon making a reservation you will be supplied with the lock combination.

Skiing

Avalanche serious.gif Avalanche Hazard
The route and terrain described here is capable of producing avalanches. Safe travel requires the skills and equipment to assess and mitigate avalanche hazards. A professionally taught training course is highly recommended.

The area includes many good skiing bowls. There are some gentle slopes near the hut which makes it a good area for beginners.

Access

The hut is just over 5km from the road and usually takes 2-3 hours to reach in summer or winter.

External Links

Whistler's ACC section has details about access to the hut, including a complete GPS track.

National ACC also has some additional information.